Professional Development for Beginning Teachers

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Objective 1:Instructional Processes Objective 2:Classroom Management Objective 3:Communication Skills Professional Development Planfor Beginning Teachers By: Lila Mobley2012 Purpose The purpose of this professional development plan is to guide teachers that are new to the school district. This plan will assist in providing a safe and more secure environment in which new teachers can become established and further develop teaching and management skills. Furthermore, maximizing educational opportunities of each student. Conclusion Quality teachers are the single greatest determinant of student achievement. Knowing the subject matter, understanding how students learn, practicing effective teaching methods, and the ability to use data to drive their decisions translate into greater student achievement. Therefore, it is vitally important that all new teachers be well prepared when they begin teaching and that they continue to improve their knowledge and skills throughout their careers. Data: PDAS evaluationsNew Teacher interviewNew Teacher Survey Goals and strategies: The new teacher will gain an understanding of the following areas of the school district:PDAS evaluations - PDAS trainingGrading process - Review school policy handbookScheduling process - Develop a plan to accommodate all studentsAssessment process - Review school policy handbookSupport services - Review school policy handbookCurriculum expectations - Review school scope and sequence and material guidelinesTextbooks and supplies - Explain how books and supplies are distributedCulture and socioeconomic background of school - Present information on cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds which would enhance learning Facilitated by: Campus Principal Teacher MentorEducation Service Center Implementation:Orientation - prior to first day of schoolPDAS training at ESCWeekly meetings with Mentor TeacherOngoing feedback and collaboration from principal and mentor teacher Evaluation:These strategies will be evaluated as follows:ongoing observationsweekly collaboration with mentor teacherend of year evaluation. Follow up:Any area needing further development will be addressed in weekly mentor teacher meetings or by providing further professional development opportunities. Data:Discipline ReferralsNew teacher interviewNew teacher surveysPrevious years PDAS evaluations Goals and Strategies: The new teacher will gain an understanding of classroom management policies and strategies.Identify classroom management procedures - Review school discipline policyOrganizational Procedures - Review school proceduresEnvironmental responsibilities - Tour school facilitiesLesson planning and Time management - Review organizational and time management skills using lesson plansEmergency procedures - Review drill proceduresClassroom arrangement - Effective use of room arrangementsSchool resources - Tour available school resources Facilitated by:Teacher MentorPrincipalEducation Service Center Implementation: Orientation - before first day of schoolTraining by ESCWeekly meetings with Mentor TeacherOngoing feedback from mentor teacher and principal Evaluation:These strategies will be evaluated as follows:ongoing observations lesson planning office referral reports weekly meetings with mentor teacher new teacher surveysend of year evaluation Follow up:Any area needing further development will be addressed in weekly mentor teacher meetings or by providing further professional development opportunities. Data:Parent SurveysNew Teacher SurveysNew Teacher interviewPDAS evaluations Goals and strategies: The new teacher will gain skills in proper communication with parents and coworkers.Identify channels for communication - Explain methods of proper communication and conferencing as well as documentation requirementsSocial expectations - Explain expectations in/out of classroomNetworking with teachers - Discuss means of cooperatively working with coworkersCultural and socioeconomic backgrounds of school community - Review school community backgrounds to enhance relationships. Facilitated by:Mentor TeacherPrincipalCounselorEducation Service Center Implementation:Orientation - before first day of schoolTraining provided by ESCWeekly meetings with Mentor TeacherOngoing feedback and collaboration with Mentor Teacher and Principal Evaluation:These strategies will be evaluated as follows:observationsweekly meetings with mentor teacherparent survey'steacher survey'svisits with parentsend of year evaluation Follow-up:Any area needing further development will be addressed in weekly mentor teacher meetings or by providing further professional development opportunities. New teachers may feel overwhelmed as they enter their new profession. It is our responsibility to give them the tools to help them be successful by providing good professional development opportunities. With these tools, new teachers can see there is hope for the future! Together we WILL succeed! Hmmmm.... What do I need to do? New Teacher Successful Teacher Resources New Teacher Professional Development Plan

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Assessment: What methods will you use to measure results? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Results of Actions: What was the impact on student achievement? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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